Confidence in Christ

Embracing Who You Are in God’s Eyes and Gain Confidence in Christ

Embracing who you are in God's eyes

For a long time, I struggled with confidence. I was painfully self-conscious, constantly second-guessing how others perceived me. Being overweight made it harder, and I felt like I was walking around with a giant spotlight highlighting every flaw. The fear of judgment followed me everywhere. I imagined that people were glaring at every imperfection I saw in myself. In conversations, in photos, and even in my quiet moments of self-reflection, I felt like I was being judged. But something eventually changed. Through prayer and immersing myself in God’s Word, I began to see myself differently. It took some time, but slowly, I started seeing myself as God sees me; I began to see what it meant to have confidence in Christ, which gave me confidence in myself.

We All Struggle with Confidence, But God Meets Us There

Let’s be honest: most of us have a list of things we’d love to change about ourselves. If you have blonde hair, you might wish it were brown. If you’re short, you probably dream of being taller. If you’re introverted, you may wish you were more outgoing. And the list goes on and on. But the more I chased the idea of perfection, the more I realized that I was looking for confidence in all the wrong places.

The Bible reminds us that true confidence doesn’t come from what the world values: our appearance, intelligence, or talents. Instead, it comes from knowing who we are in Christ. Psalm 139:14 says, "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Think about that for a moment: God’s works are wonderful, and you are one of them.

We Are Made in the Image of God

Genesis 1:27 tells us, "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." That means you and I aren’t random creations. We weren’t put on this earth to be compared, criticized, or devalued by the world. We are designed with divine intention, shaped by the hands of the Creator of the universe.

When I finally understood that my worth wasn’t tied to my weight, my looks, or how others perceived me, I felt a freedom I had never experienced before. God didn’t create me to fit a mold or look like some model on TV. I'm unique and one-of-a-kind, and He created me to reflect His image. That truth alone is enough to give me confidence.

Your Worth is Not Conditional

One of the biggest lies we believe is that our worth is tied to conditions: If only I lost 10 pounds, I’d feel better about myself. If only I were more successful, people would respect me. If only I were funnier, people would like me more. But here’s the truth: God’s love and acceptance are not based on ANY of those things.

Romans 8:38-39 reassures us that nothing can separate us from the love of God. It says, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." No amount of self-doubt, insecurity, or imperfection can diminish your value in God’s eyes.

Confidence Comes from Knowing You Are God’s Treasure

One of the most beautiful verses in the Bible is found in Deuteronomy 7:6: "For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession." When was the last time you thought of yourself as a treasure?

For years, I struggled to believe that. But when I began to pray and meditate on verses like this, something inside me shifted. I started to embrace the idea that my value wasn’t something I had to earn; it was something I already had because God gave it to me.

Building Confidence Through a Relationship with God

Let’s face it: the world is noisy. There will always be someone ready to criticize, judge, or make you feel less than. Social media can and will magnify insecurities, and the news can fill your heart with fear and despair. But at the center of all this noise is a quiet, sacred place where it’s just you and God.

Prayer became my safe space. When I felt overwhelmed, I would go to God and pour out my heart. And in those moments, I was reminded that His opinion of me is the only one that truly matters. Isaiah 41:10 offers a powerful reminder: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Every time I read that verse, it feels like God is wrapping me in His arms, whispering, "You are enough. I am here with you." That reassurance is what builds lasting confidence. It's not fleeting compliments or likes on your latest selfie; instead, it's the steady presence of God’s love.

Final Thought: Embrace the Confidence God Wants for You

There will never be a time that we lose all sight of all the things we wish we could change about ourselves, but God sees beyond those surface-level imperfections. He sees the heart, the soul, and the beauty within us that the world often overlooks. Through prayer, scripture, and building a solid relationship with Him, we can develop the confidence He desires for us.

So, the next time you feel the weight of insecurity creeping in, remember this: You are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are God’s masterpiece, His treasure, and His most prized possession. Let that truth be the foundation of your confidence—because in God’s eyes, you are already more than enough.